#4 Prepping for Rush: Resumes, Rec Letters, and Registration Tips

You already cleaned up your social media… now it’s time for the part that feels “basic” but can absolutely shape how recruitment goes: what you officially submit for sorority recruitment. In this episode, Brooke and Chloe walk through the sorority recruitment registration process — when it opens (early summer), what gets uploaded, and how chapters actually use that info. Spoiler: your resume is basically your “elevator pitch,” and it helps houses learn your GPA, activities, leadership, and what you’re likely to get involved in once you’re on campus.They also dig into the surprisingly tricky question: should you list Greek affiliation/legacy connections? Brooke shares what she did for her daughter — and why, if she could redo it, she’d handle that line very differently. Then it’s rec letters: what they are, how much they matter now (hint: not like “back then”), which schools still treat them seriously, and why “RECs from strangers on Facebook” can be more cringe than helpful. You’ll also get a practical checklist for what to send an alum writing your rec (resume, cover letter, photo file, PDF format) and the simplest etiquette move most people forget: the thank you note.Season One of Rush Talk is sponsored by The Wooden Nickel in Stillwater — your one-stop shop for Greek life essentials, from Bid Day gifts to rush wardrobes and everything in between. Shop in-store or online at www.shopthenickel.com. Hit play and get one step ahead before the doors even open.